"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my mouth, and actions in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

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PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page Unite with You this moment, at one time. And let our worship please You, here and now. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together - http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNUWelcomeWelcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.

Opening Song"There's A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place"with introduction by Elvis Presley

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InvocationO Lord, we come together in Your name,And as You promised, we know You are here.AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13

You can hear the Lord's Prayer on an MP3 file by clicking on internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/lordsprayer2.mp3. This MP3 file, and the text on which it is based, are in the Public Domain, free for all people to use without restriction. As always, permission is granted to link to any of our files.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic church; * The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . .- God's One Law For All Mankind: "Love All People As Yourself"

THE LAW OF LOVE _____________________________________________________________

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Galatians 5:14 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

And who is your neighbor? Everyone is your neighbor. This is shown in the Parable Of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37, shown below). Therefore, "Love your neighbor as yourself" really means "Love all people as yourself," because everyone is our neighbor.But what about love for God? Doesn't that come first? Yes, but God counts our love for others as if it were love for Himself. So when we love others, we are loving Him at the same time. This is shown in the Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats (Matthew 25:31-46, in the Appendix below). And we cannot claim to love God until we first love our fellow man.

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If any one says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. (1 John 4:20 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

But what about The Ten Commandments? Aren't we supposed to obey them? Yes, but The Ten Commandments are only an approximation of what God wants from us. The Pharisees obeyed all of the Ten Commandments, yet God was very displeased with them because they did not have love. The exact thing God wants from us is that we should love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Everything else depends on this.

But what about holiness? Aren't we supposed to avoid improper sex, etc. and be pure and chaste? Aren't we supposed to deny our physical selves in order to strengthen our spiritual selves? Maybe so, but our feeble attempts at being holy do not even come close to God's high standards. To Him, they are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). But if we have love for others, God will overlook a multitude of our sins (1 Peter 4:8). And if we forgive others of their offenses against us, He will forgive us of our offenses against Him (Matthew 5:14-15). Love makes everything holy, since God is love (1 John 4:8, 4:16).

So all of God's requirements for mankind boil down to this one command: "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." If you truly do this one thing only, it is enough. It then doesn't matter if you fall short on some of the dozens of others. But if you do not do this, all of the others together are not enough. This is the big one, more important than all the others combined.

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If you really fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well. (James 2:8 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

First Corinthians 13 emphasizes the primacy of love, even over faith itself.

1 Corinthians 13 (KJC - The King James Bible, Clarified)

The Supreme Importance Of Love

13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;

13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

13:7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

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Other Scriptures also tell us that love for others is the most important thing.

"Love For Others Fulfills The Law"

Galatians 5:14 (RSV) For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Romans 13:8 (RSV) Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Romans 13:9 (RSV) The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this sentence, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Romans 13:10 (RSV) Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

James 2:8 (RSV) If you really fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well.

1 Peter 4:8 (RSV) Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.

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The Golden Rule Puts The Law Of Love Into Action "Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets." Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:12 (KJV)

If we love other people as ourselves, then how should we treat them? We should treat them exactly as we would like to be treated! This is the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The Golden Rule puts The Law Of Love into action.For more about The Golden Rule, please visit The Committee For The Golden Rule. For specific ways to follow The Golden Rule, please visit The Twenty-One Greatest Ideas In Human Relations.

Jesus Christ Makes It Possible To Follow The Law of LoveBut what about Jesus? Where does Jesus Christ fit into this picture? If love for neighbor is sufficient, then why do we need to accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Saviour?Jesus Christ doesn't "fit into the picture." Jesus Christ IS the picture, the perfect embodiment of Love.

By our own flawed human nature, it is almost impossible to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Maybe some few people can do it, but most people cannot even come close. But when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord, His Holy Spirit enters us and dwells within us, transforming our flawed nature into a more perfect nature, more like His own. Only then are we fully able to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

To accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, please visit Gateway To Jesus. Then please visit Home Page For The New Christian, where you will find helpful guidance for starting your new life in the Lord.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord!

May the Lord bless this presentation of His holy Word.

Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director LoveAllPeople.org

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APPENDIX: Parable Of The Good Samaritan, which shows that all peopleare our neighbor and Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats, which showsthat God counts our love for others as if it were love for Himself.

LUKE 10:25-37 (RSV)

The Good Samaritan _____________________________________________________________

25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" 27 And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." 28 And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live." 29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, 34 and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" 37 He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." _____________________________________________________________

MATTHEW 25:31-46 (RSV)

The Sheep And The Goats

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31 "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. 34 Then the King will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink? 38 And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee? 39 And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?' 40 And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' 41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' 44 Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to thee?' 45 Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' 46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." _____________________________________________________________

All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His faithful mercies, Who through life has been my guide? Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him do dwell; For I know whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Saviour leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me strength for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo, a spring of joy I see.

All the way my Saviour leads me, O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised, In my Father's house above; When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages: "Jesus led me all the way."

Prayer For YouYour Intellect Alone Is Not EnoughNOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speakit to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the sameas if I were actually praying for you at that moment.(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watchthem, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

"Your Intellect Alone Is Not Enough"

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5 KJV)

Your intellect alone is not enough To guide you through this life you have on earth; For many of the world's most brilliant men Are lost, like drunkards stumbling through the night.

But once the Holy Spirit dwells in you, He lights your path, illuminates the dark, He gives you answers to your deepest quests, Where intellect alone would surely fail.

And so I pray the Lord will dwell in you, And let His holy presence guide your life. Then if you ask your mind for its assent Your mind will cheerfully affirm His truths.

I pray the Lord that He will lead your path Away from the temptations all around. I pray that when temptation lingers near, The Lord will lead you not into its reach. But if temptation grabs you as you pass, I pray the Lord that you will struggle free. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.This chapel service is now complete.

The Bible states it very clearly, so there can be no possible misunderstanding: the Law Of Love fulfills the whole Law of God.

THE LAW OF LOVE _____________________________________________________________

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Galatians 5:14 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

And who is your neighbor? Everyone is your neighbor. This is shown in the Parable Of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37, shown below). Therefore, "Love your neighbor as yourself" really means "Love all people as yourself," because everyone is our neighbor.But what about love for God? Doesn't that come first? Yes, but God counts our love for others as if it were love for Himself. So when we love others, we are loving Him at the same time. This is shown in the Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats (Matthew 25:31-46, in the Appendix below). And we cannot claim to love God until we first love our fellow man.

_____________________________________________________________

If any one says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. (1 John 4:20 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

But what about The Ten Commandments? Aren't we supposed to obey them? Yes, but The Ten Commandments are only an approximation of what God wants from us. The Pharisees obeyed all of the Ten Commandments, yet God was very displeased with them because they did not have love. The exact thing God wants from us is that we should love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Everything else depends on this.

But what about holiness? Aren't we supposed to avoid improper sex, etc. and be pure and chaste? Aren't we supposed to deny our physical selves in order to strengthen our spiritual selves? Maybe so, but our feeble attempts at being holy do not even come close to God's high standards. To Him, they are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). But if we have love for others, God will overlook a multitude of our sins (1 Peter 4:8). And if we forgive others of their offenses against us, He will forgive us of our offenses against Him (Matthew 5:14-15). Love makes everything holy, since God is love (1 John 4:8, 4:16).

So all of God's requirements for mankind boil down to this one command: "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." If you truly do this one thing only, it is enough. It then doesn't matter if you fall short on some of the dozens of others. But if you do not do this, all of the others together are not enough. This is the big one, more important than all the others combined.

_____________________________________________________________

If you really fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well. (James 2:8 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

First Corinthians 13 emphasizes the primacy of love, even over faith itself.

1 Corinthians 13 (KJC - The King James Bible, Clarified)

The Supreme Importance Of Love

13:1 Though I speak with the tongues of men and of angels, and have not love, I am become as sounding brass, or a tinkling cymbal.

13:2 And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries, and all knowledge; and though I have all faith, so that I could remove mountains, and have not love, I am nothing.

13:3 And though I bestow all my goods to feed the poor, and though I give my body to be burned, and have not love, it profits me nothing.

13:5 Does not behave itself unseemly, seeks not her own, is not easily provoked, thinks no evil;

13:6 Rejoices not in iniquity, but rejoices in the truth;

13:7 Bears all things, believes all things, hopes all things, endures all things.

13:8 Love never fails: but whether there be prophecies, they shall fail; whether there be tongues, they shall cease; whether there be knowledge, it shall vanish away.

13:9 For we know in part, and we prophesy in part.

13:10 But when that which is perfect is come, then that which is in part shall be done away.

13:11 When I was a child, I spoke as a child, I understood as a child, I thought as a child: but when I became a man, I put away childish things.

13:12 For now we see through a glass, darkly; but then face to face: now I know in part; but then shall I know even as also I am known.

13:13 And now abide faith, hope, love, these three; but the greatest of these is love.

* * *

Other Scriptures also tell us that love for others is the most important thing.

"Love For Others Fulfills The Law"

Galatians 5:14 (RSV) For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Romans 13:8 (RSV) Owe no one anything, except to love one another; for he who loves his neighbor has fulfilled the law.

Romans 13:9 (RSV) The commandments, "You shall not commit adultery, You shall not kill, You shall not steal, You shall not covet," and any other commandment, are summed up in this sentence, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself."

Romans 13:10 (RSV) Love does no wrong to a neighbor; therefore love is the fulfilling of the law.

James 2:8 (RSV) If you really fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well.

1 Peter 4:8 (RSV) Above all hold unfailing your love for one another, since love covers a multitude of sins.

The Golden Rule Puts The Law Of Love Into Action

"Therefore all things whatsoever ye would that men should do to you, do ye even so to them: for this is the law and the prophets."

Jesus, as quoted in Matthew 7:12 (KJV)

If we love other people as ourselves, then how should we treat them? We should treat them exactly as we would like to be treated! This is the Golden Rule: "Treat others as you would like to be treated." The Golden Rule puts The Law Of Love into action.For more about The Golden Rule, please visit The Committee For The Golden Rule. For specific ways to follow The Golden Rule, please visit The Twenty-One Greatest Ideas In Human Relations.

Jesus Christ Makes It Possible To Follow The Law of Love

But what about Jesus? Where does Jesus Christ fit into this picture? If love for neighbor is sufficient, then why do we need to accept Jesus Christ as our personal Lord and Saviour?Jesus Christ doesn't "fit into the picture." Jesus Christ IS the picture, the perfect embodiment of Love.

By our own flawed human nature, it is almost impossible to love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Maybe some few people can do it, but most people cannot even come close. But when we accept Jesus Christ as our Lord, His Holy Spirit enters us and dwells within us, transforming our flawed nature into a more perfect nature, more like His own. Only then are we fully able to love our neighbor as we love ourselves.

To accept Jesus Christ as your personal Lord and Saviour, please visit Gateway To Jesus. Then please visit Home Page For The New Christian, where you will find helpful guidance for starting your new life in the Lord.

APPENDIX: Parable Of The Good Samaritan, which shows that all peopleare our neighbor and Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats, which showsthat God counts our love for others as if it were love for Himself.

LUKE 10:25-37 (RSV)

The Good Samaritan _____________________________________________________________

25 And behold, a lawyer stood up to put him to the test, saying, "Teacher, what shall I do to inherit eternal life?" 26 He said to him, "What is written in the law? How do you read?" 27 And he answered, "You shall love the Lord your God with all your heart, and with all your soul, and with all your strength, and with all your mind; and your neighbor as yourself." 28 And he said to him, "You have answered right; do this, and you will live." 29 But he, desiring to justify himself, said to Jesus, "And who is my neighbor?" 30 Jesus replied, "A man was going down from Jerusalem to Jericho, and he fell among robbers, who stripped him and beat him, and departed, leaving him half dead. 31 Now by chance a priest was going down that road; and when he saw him he passed by on the other side. 32 So likewise a Levite, when he came to the place and saw him, passed by on the other side. 33 But a Samaritan, as he journeyed, came to where he was; and when he saw him, he had compassion, 34 and went to him and bound up his wounds, pouring on oil and wine; then he set him on his own beast and brought him to an inn, and took care of him. 35 And the next day he took out two denarii and gave them to the innkeeper, saying, 'Take care of him; and whatever more you spend, I will repay you when I come back.' 36 Which of these three, do you think, proved neighbor to the man who fell among the robbers?" 37 He said, "The one who showed mercy on him." And Jesus said to him, "Go and do likewise." _____________________________________________________________

MATTHEW 25:31-46 (RSV)

The Sheep And The Goats

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31 "When the Son of man comes in his glory, and all the angels with him, then he will sit on his glorious throne. 32 Before him will be gathered all the nations, and he will separate them one from another as a shepherd separates the sheep from the goats, 33 and he will place the sheep at his right hand, but the goats at the left. 34 Then the King will say to those at his right hand, 'Come, O blessed of my Father, inherit the kingdom prepared for you from the foundation of the world; 35 for I was hungry and you gave me food, I was thirsty and you gave me drink, I was a stranger and you welcomed me, 36 I was naked and you clothed me, I was sick and you visited me, I was in prison and you came to me.' 37 Then the righteous will answer him, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry and feed thee, or thirsty and give thee drink? 38 And when did we see thee a stranger and welcome thee, or naked and clothe thee? 39 And when did we see thee sick or in prison and visit thee?' 40 And the King will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it to one of the least of these my brethren, you did it to me.' 41 Then he will say to those at his left hand, 'Depart from me, you cursed, into the eternal fire prepared for the devil and his angels; 42 for I was hungry and you gave me no food, I was thirsty and you gave me no drink, 43 I was a stranger and you did not welcome me, naked and you did not clothe me, sick and in prison and you did not visit me.' 44 Then they also will answer, 'Lord, when did we see thee hungry or thirsty or a stranger or naked or sick or in prison, and did not minister to thee?' 45 Then he will answer them, 'Truly, I say to you, as you did it not to one of the least of these, you did it not to me.' 46 And they will go away into eternal punishment, but the righteous into eternal life." _____________________________________________________________

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.

Rev. Bill McGinnis, Director LoveAllPeople.org

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"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my mouth, and actions in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

NOTE: The advertising above is served automatically by Google and may be theologically incorrect.Worship Service, Featuring Prayer4You: "A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth" - plus much more.

PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page Unite with You this moment, at one time. And let our worship please You, here and now. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together - http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNUWelcomeWelcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.

Opening Song"There's A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place"

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InvocationO Lord, we come together in Your name,And as You promised, we know You are here.AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13

You can hear the Lord's Prayer on an MP3 file by clicking on internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/lordsprayer2.mp3. This MP3 file, and the text on which it is based, are in the Public Domain, free for all people to use without restriction. As always, permission is granted to link to any of our files.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic church; * The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

Featured Segment . . .Prayer4You: "A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth"

NOTE: This prayer, today, is written as a collective prayer, for all of us to pray whenever we are moved to do so. Recently on Family Radio, I heard a missionary in Peru express his belief that the Lord restrains Himself from acting in human affairs *unless* we pray for Him to act. If true, this is a stunning concept, and it would suggest that we should pray more actively for the Lord to intervene in human affairs, confident that the Holy Spirit will lead us to pray in a manner consistent with His will.

"A Prayer To Banish Anger From The Earth"

Perhaps there was a time when man did need A way to pump adrenalin inside, To get us ready fast to fight or flee, From animals or enemies at hand. And if so, maybe anger had its place.

But now it seems that anger is a curse, Which causes far more harm than it does good. For rarely do we need to flee from lions, But often are we harmed by angry men. And so we pray that You will hear us now, And grant this new request that now we make: Please banish, Lord, all anger from the earth: Just dry it up, and make it blow away, And let it nevermore come back to us. We know that You can do this if You wish, And now we pray You make it come to pass. Forgive us if we seem to ask too much, But we, Your children, need this help from You. In Jesus' name we pray for this, Amen.

All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His faithful mercies, Who through life has been my guide? Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him do dwell; For I know whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Saviour leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me strength for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo, a spring of joy I see.

All the way my Saviour leads me, O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised, In my Father's house above; When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages: "Jesus led me all the way."

Prayer For YouYour Intellect Alone Is Not EnoughNOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speakit to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the sameas if I were actually praying for you at that moment.(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watchthem, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

"Your Intellect Alone Is Not Enough"

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5 KJV)

Your intellect alone is not enough To guide you through this life you have on earth; For many of the world's most brilliant men Are lost, like drunkards stumbling through the night.

But once the Holy Spirit dwells in you, He lights your path, illuminates the dark, He gives you answers to your deepest quests, Where intellect alone would surely fail.

And so I pray the Lord will dwell in you, And let His holy presence guide your life. Then if you ask your mind for its assent Your mind will cheerfully affirm His truths.

I pray the Lord that He will lead your path Away from the temptations all around. I pray that when temptation lingers near, The Lord will lead you not into its reach. But if temptation grabs you as you pass, I pray the Lord that you will struggle free. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.This chapel service is now complete.

"Dear Lord: Please put the right thoughts in my mind, words in my mouth, and actions in my hands and feet, that I might please You best today. In Jesus' name I pray, Amen."

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PRAYER TO UNITE THE VIEWERS OF THIS PAGE

Dear Lord, please let the viewers of this page Unite with You this moment, at one time. And let our worship please You, here and now. In Jesus' holy name we pray, Amen.

To see the video at its source, please visit => Why We Worship Together - http://www.godtube.com/watch/?v=F91FFMNUWelcomeWelcome to the online worship service at Internet Church Of Christ. Here is a good place to worship our Lord and Saviour, Jesus Christ. You are invited and are welcome at any time. Blessings to you in Him.

Opening Song"There's A Sweet, Sweet Spirit In This Place"

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InvocationO Lord, we come together in Your name,And as You promised, we know You are here.AND SO WE WELCOME YOU WITH OPEN ARMS,AND PRAY THAT YOU FIND PLEASURE HERE WITH US,AS WE, YOUR LOVING CHILDREN WORSHIP YOU.

We now invite You to reveal Yourself,And share with us Your presence, openly,

FOR YOU ARE EVERYTHING THAT WE DESIRE,AND EVERYTHING WE HAVE, WE GIVE TO YOU.

Our Father, who art in heaven, hallowed be thy Name, thy kingdom come, thy will be done, on earth as it is in heaven. Give us this day our daily bread. And forgive us our trespasses, as we forgive those who trespass against us. And lead us not into temptation, but deliver us from evil. For thine is the kingdom, and the power, and the glory, for ever and ever. Amen.

Source: Book Of Common Prayer, based on Matthew 6:9-13

You can hear the Lord's Prayer on an MP3 file by clicking on internetchurchofchrist.org/binaries/lordsprayer2.mp3. This MP3 file, and the text on which it is based, are in the Public Domain, free for all people to use without restriction. As always, permission is granted to link to any of our files.

I believe in God, the Father Almighty, Maker of heaven and earth: And in Jesus Christ, his only Son, our Lord; Who was conceived by the Holy Spirit; Born of the Virgin Mary, Suffered under Pontius Pilate, Was crucified, dead, and buried; He descended into hell; The third day he rose again from the dead; He ascended into heaven And sitteth at the right hand of God the Father Almighty; From thence He shall come to judge the quick and the dead. I believe in the Holy Spirit; The holy catholic church; * The communion of saints; The forgiveness of sins; The resurrection of the body; And the life everlasting.

Amen.

* Note: "catholic church" here means the entire body of believers in Christ, not just one particular church.

NOTE: When you hear this prayer, it is reactivated, and it is the same as if I were actually praying for you at that moment. (Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watch them, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

For Comfort In SorrowI pray the Lord will comfort you in sorrow,When sadness fills your heart with dull despair.When things you wanted most seem gone forever,I pray His loving presence gives you peace.When nothing in this world seems safe or certain,I pray you have the Lord and He has you.In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

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All the way my Saviour leads me; What have I to ask beside? Can I doubt His faithful mercies, Who through life has been my guide? Heav'nly peace, divinest comfort, Here by faith in Him do dwell; For I know whate'er befall me, Jesus doeth all things well.

All the way my Saviour leads me, Cheers each winding path I tread; Gives me strength for every trial, Feeds me with the living bread. Though my weary steps may falter, And my soul athirst may be, Gushing from the Rock before me, Lo, a spring of joy I see.

All the way my Saviour leads me, O the fullness of His love! Perfect rest to me is promised, In my Father's house above; When my spirit, clothed immortal, Wings its flight to realms of day, This my song through endless ages: "Jesus led me all the way."

Prayer For YouYour Intellect Alone Is Not EnoughNOTE: When you read this prayer, try to imagine hearing my voice as I speakit to you. In this way, the prayer is reactivated, and it is the sameas if I were actually praying for you at that moment.(Just like television prayers are reactivated when you watchthem, although the videotape may have been shot years before.)

"Your Intellect Alone Is Not Enough"

"Trust in the LORD with all thine heart; and lean not unto thine own understanding." (Proverbs 3:5 KJV)

Your intellect alone is not enough To guide you through this life you have on earth; For many of the world's most brilliant men Are lost, like drunkards stumbling through the night.

But once the Holy Spirit dwells in you, He lights your path, illuminates the dark, He gives you answers to your deepest quests, Where intellect alone would surely fail.

And so I pray the Lord will dwell in you, And let His holy presence guide your life. Then if you ask your mind for its assent Your mind will cheerfully affirm His truths.

I pray the Lord that He will lead your path Away from the temptations all around. I pray that when temptation lingers near, The Lord will lead you not into its reach. But if temptation grabs you as you pass, I pray the Lord that you will struggle free. In Jesus' holy name I pray, Amen.

Blessings to you in Jesus Christ our Lord.This chapel service is now complete.

FIRST: YOU HAVE GOD'S AUTHORIZATION TO LOVE EVERYBODY!Men, women, children, saints, sinners, rich, poor, black-white-yellow-green, old, young, beautiful, ugly, friends, enemies: you have God's permission to love EVERYBODY in the entire world.You don't need to be shy. You are authorized by God to love all people, whomever they may be.

"For all the law is fulfilled in one word, even in this; Thou shalt love thy neighbour as thyself." (Galatians 5:14 KJV)

"This is my commandment, That ye love one another, as I have loved you." (John 15:12 KJV)

THE SCRIPTURAL MANDATE TO LOVE OTHER PEOPLE"Love All People As Yourself."The Bible states it very clearly, so there can be no possible misunderstanding: the Law Of Love fulfills the whole Law of God.

THE LAW OF LOVE _____________________________________________________________

For the whole law is fulfilled in one word, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself." (Galatians 5:14 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

And who is your neighbor? Everyone is your neighbor. This is shown in the Parable Of The Good Samaritan (Luke 10:25-37, shown below). Therefore, "Love your neighbor as yourself" really means "Love all people as yourself," because everyone is our neighbor.But what about love for God? Doesn't that come first? Yes, but God counts our love for others as if it were love for Himself. So when we love others, we are loving Him at the same time. This is shown in the Parable Of The Sheep And The Goats (Matthew 25:31-46, in the Appendix below). And we cannot claim to love God until we first love our fellow man.

_____________________________________________________________ If any one says, "I love God," and hates his brother, he is a liar; for he who does not love his brother whom he has seen, cannot love God whom he has not seen. (1 John 4:20 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

But what about The Ten Commandments? Aren't we supposed to obey them? Yes, but The Ten Commandments are only an approximation of what God wants from us. The Pharisees obeyed all of the Ten Commandments, yet God was very displeased with them because they did not have love. The exact thing God wants from us is that we should love our neighbor as we love ourselves. Everything else depends on this.

But what about holiness? Aren't we supposed to avoid improper sex, etc. and be pure and chaste? Aren't we supposed to deny our physical selves in order to strengthen our spiritual selves? Maybe so, but our feeble attempts at being holy do not even come close to God's high standards. To Him, they are like filthy rags (Isaiah 64:6). But if we have love for others, God will overlook a multitude of our sins (1 Peter 4:8). And if we forgive others of their offenses against us, He will forgive us of our offenses against Him (Matthew 5:14-15). Love makes everything holy, since God is love (1 John 4:8, 4:16).

So all of God's requirements for mankind boil down to this one command: "YOU SHALL LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." If you truly do this one thing only, it is enough. It then doesn't matter if you fall short on some of the dozens of others. But if you do not do this, all of the others together are not enough. This is the big one, more important than all the others combined.

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If you really fulfil the royal law, according to the scripture, "You shall love your neighbor as yourself," you do well. (James 2:8 RSV) _____________________________________________________________

"TREAT OTHERS AS YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED."This rule is known as "The Golden Rule." Some version of it is found in most religions, yet it establishes no particular religion; it leads to harmony among all people; it is the foundation of Democracy; and it leads to the political goal of "Greatest Good For The Greatest Number, With Basic Rights For All."

To apply the Golden Rule, simply ask yourself "How would you like to be treated in the same situation?" Then treat the other person that way. TWO NOTES:(1) When we say, "Treat others as you would like to be treated," this includes all other people, not merely those who happen to be with us at the moment. So we must also consider the impact of our actions on all other people, not only those immediately before us. (2) When we say "in the same situation," this means that our roles and personalities must be mentally reversed, so that we see the situation from the other person's point of view, trying to understand his needs and desires as if they were our own. Also, we need to apply the "Rational Man" standard, long-established in Law. The Golden Rule does not require us to grant irrational requests made by insane persons.If you need further help in applying the Golden Rule to your particular situation, please visitGolden Rule Solutions. - http://www.loveallpeople.org/goldenrulesolutions.htmlhttp://www.loveallpeople.org/golden.html

LEARN HOW TO ENJOY OTHER PEOPLEThe common experience of mankind is that if you enjoy someone, it is easy to love them; but if you do not enjoy them, then it is hard to love them. So we see that enjoying other people is a big part of loving them.It is difficult to love other people if we do not enjoy them.

3. For each thing you enjoy about that person (above), please think of a complete sentence which expresses your thought. For instance, "I enjoy watching her smile," or "I enjoy the pleasing sound of his voice." Then say that sentence out loud, to yourself. Or better yet, tell it to someone else.

4. If there are things you do not enjoy about that person, do not express those thoughts in words, because that would make you think about them even more. But instead, think to yourself one of the following explanations:

"Maybe they can't help it." or"Maybe they have their own good reasons for being that way." or

"Maybe they don't realize what they are doing."

In other words, give them a good excuse for whatever it is that you do not enjoy.If you will do these things, you will be well on your way to developing your love for others, as well as increasing your own personal enjoyment in your life.

UNDERSTAND THE DIFFERENCE BETWEEN TOLERANCE AND APPROVALIn our culture today, there are certain controversial actions which we may be able to tolerate but may never fully approve of. Among these controversial actions are: unrestricted sex among consenting adults, including homosexual acts, adultery, and prostitution; abortion; same-sex civil unions and/or marriage; and rights to die, including suicide and mercy killing.Without going into the merits of these issues at this time, we can nevertheless recognize the important differences between Tolerance and Approval.

"Tolerance" is allowing something to exist without actively opposing it, even though we do not like it very much and we do not think it is a good thing. "Approval" is helping something to exist because we do like it and we do think it is a good thing.

Here are two easy examples from everyday life, which illustrate the difference between Tolerance and Approval.

We tolerate babies crying in public, because it is in their nature to cry sometimes, and what can we really do to stop it? But we do not approve of babies crying in public. Their mothers should try to keep them as quiet as possible, so as not to annoy other people and not to interfere with other people's rights of "quiet enjoyment."Traffic police frequently tolerate driving speeds of five or ten miles per hour above the posted limits on major highways. They cannot actually approve of driving faster than the speed limits, because they are required to enforce the law, and the law sets the speed limits. But they can simply not enforce the minor infractions.

To love other people, we must sometimes tolerate some of their behaviors which we cannot approve of.In these cases, it it may be helpful to give them the benefit of these three time-tested excuses . . .

"Maybe they can't help it." or"Maybe they have their own good reasons for being that way." or

"Maybe they don't realize what they are doing."

In other words, give them a good excuse for doing whatever it is that you do not approve of, but need to tolerate.If you will do these things, you will be well on your way to developing your love for others, as well as increasing your own personal enjoyment in your life.

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=> The Difference Between Tolerance And Approval - http://www.internetchurchofchrist.org/differencebetweentoleranceandapproval.htmlINCREASE YOUR LOVE FOR OTHERS BY DOING GOOD TO THEMIt is a happy fact of human nature, that we increase our love for others by doing good to them. The more good we do to other people, the more our love for them increases. Try it for yourself, and you will see.IF WE LOVE, WE MUST FORGIVEIf we love them, we must forgive them. Just as God loves us and has forgiven us, we must also forgive them. If we will not forgive others, God will not forgive us! Simple as that. People who claim to be Christians but who will not forgive are merely deceiving themselves.

A METHOD OF GRANTING FORGIVENESS

But you may say, "I know I should forgive them, but it is very hard to do. How can I do it? What should I do?"

Here is a good way to go about granting your forgiveness to others.

First, let me pray for you, to help you grant your forgiveness.

"As You Forgive, So Shall You Be Forgiven"

I pray that you will learn this teaching well, I pray that you engrave it on your heart. The Lord has spoken clearly as can be: "As you forgive, so shall you be forgiven." * * * So if someone has done you wrong, forgive! And if somebody steals from you, forgive! And if they lie and laugh at you, forgive! And if they beat you half to death, forgive! * * * So when the day of judgment comes for you, And He reviews the life that you have led, I pray the record shows that you forgave, So He can say, "I likewise do forgive." * * In Jesus' name I pray for you, Amen.

by Rev.Bill McGinnis, Public Domain

Next, you make a list of everyone you can think of who has ever done you wrong or aroused anger in you. Call this your "Forgiveness List." On this list, write down the name of each offender, and a brief description of the thing(s) he did bad to you.Then, say this prayer, asking the Lord to help you.

THIS PRAYER IS FOR YOU, YOURSELF, TO PRAY "To Grant Your Forgiveness"

NOTE: This is a prayer for you to grant your forgiveness to everyone who has hurt you or has aroused the emotion of anger in you. You need to make a list of these people, complete to the best of your ability. If you don't know a particular name, you may merely describe the situation, like "The man who ran my car off the road last year, then drove away." As you are praying, you refer to this "forgiveness list." You may repeat this prayer whenever you need to. As a Christian, you never want to hold a grudge against anyone very long.

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O Lord, I raise my humble prayer to you, That you might soothe my soul and grant me peace, For I have burned in anger, raged in wrath. I have a list where I have written down The names of those I want now to forgive.

So Lord, I now declare that I forgive The people who are listed here today. For every wrong that they have done to me, I do forgive and blot out of my heart. For any anger they aroused in me, I do forgive them, each and every one. And any others, not upon this list, I also do forgive them, every one. I do sincerely promise this to you.

And as I now forgive those listed here, I pray that you will likewise grant to me, Complete forgiveness for my many sins. In Jesus' name I pray to you, Amen.

by Bill McGinnis, Public Domain

Finally, go down the list of people, one-by-one. Deliberately forgive each person, saying, "In the name of Jesus, I forgive you." Then write beside each name the words, "I forgive you," and scratch out the name and the offense(s).If necessary in the future, make additional forgiveness lists, and repeat this procedure.

THE TWENTY-ONE GREATEST IDEAS IN HUMAN RELATIONSHIPSLove is the true basis of all proper human relationships. And these are some of the best ways to express love to others. => The Twenty-One Greatest Ideas In Human Relationships - http://www.loveallpeople.org/the21.html1. "LOVE YOUR NEIGHBOR AS YOURSELF." - 2. FORGIVE THE OTHER PERSON. - 3. TREAT THE OTHER PERSON THE WAY YOU WOULD LIKE TO BE TREATED. - 4. SMILE AND BE FRIENDLY. - 5. BE COURTEOUS. - 6. BE TRUTHFUL, WITHOUT GIVING OFFENSE - 7. REMEMBER THE OTHER PERSON'S NAME, AND USE IT FREQUENTLY. - 8. DON'T ARGUE. - 9. FIND AREAS OF AGREEMENT. - 10. DON'T CRITICIZE. - 11. SHOW HONEST APPRECIATION. - 12. TRY TO SEE THE OTHER PERSON'S POINT OF VIEW. - 13. GIVE YOUR FULL ATTENTION TO THE OTHER PERSON WHEN HE IS TALKING. - 14. TALK ABOUT THE OTHER PERSON'S INTERESTS. - 15. ADMIT YOU MAY BE WRONG. - 16. LET THE OTHER PERSON DO MOST OF THE TALKING. - 17. LET THE OTHER PERSON TALK ABOUT HIMSELF. - 18. LET THE OTHER PERSON TAKE SOME CREDIT. - 19. LET THE OTHER PERSON SAVE FACE. - 20. HOLD THE OTHER PERSON, AND YOURSELF, TO HIGH AND NOBLE STANDARDS. - 21. GO THE EXTRA MILE. -Details here => http://www.loveallpeople.org/the21.html - http://www.loveallpeople.org/the21.html

The same twenty-one ideas are taught in a Computer-Assisted Instruction (CAI) computer program I wrote a few years ago. It is not very high-tech by today's standards, but it works. Please disregard the copyright notices in this computer program. It is now Public Domain. => The Twenty-One Greatest Ideas In Human Relations (Computer Program in a .zip File) - http://www.patriot.net/users/bmcgin/21idea31.zipNOTE: In order to run this computer program in Windows, you need to SAVE the .zip file into the folder of your choice, then extract the files and run the program. If you simply try to run the program directly from the Internet, it will not work.

HOW TO LOVE STRANGERSIt is easy to love those who already know you and love you. So here is the way to love strangers.First, Give Them What They Ask For - unless you have a good reason not to do so.Next, Give Them What They Really Want - as best you can determine it.

Finally, Give Them What They Clearly Need - but do not assume too much.

Always Follow The Law Of Love And The Golden Rule ("Love your neighbor as yourself," and "Treat others as you would like to be treated."

When we pray for someone, the conversation is between us and the Lord. When we give our blessings, however, the conversation is between us and the other person directly, with the Lord listening in, observing.

A blessing is the opposite of a curse. As Christians, we almost never want to curse anybody for anything. In contrast, we should dispense our blessings freely, whenever the Spirit leads us to do so.

There are two proven formats for giving a blessing to other people. You can give it directly to them, using the word "May," followed by whatever good things you want them to receive. Or you can invoke the Lord's help, using the words "May the Lord," followed by whatever good things you want Him to give them. Here are examples . . .

Examples Of Direct Blessings"May you have a safe trip home, with no difficulties of any kind.""May your days be filled with joy."

"May your pain subside and your illness go away."

"May you get the job you are trying to obtain."

"May your grief pass by like a cloud, and may peace return to your heart."

"May your heart be filled with joy at this moment of happiness for you."

Examples Of Blessings Which Invoke The Lord's Help"May the Lord richly bless you as you continue your work in His behalf.""May the Lord give you a safe trip home, with no problems of any kind."

"May the Lord wipe away your tears and give you peace of mind."

"May the Lord bring love and harmony into your home."

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So don't be shy. Just go ahead and start blessing people, as the Spirit leads. When Holy Spirit prompts you to give a blessing, do it! Just walk right up to the other person, maybe shake their hand or touch them, look them in the eye, and pronounce your blessing on them.They will recognize immediatly that this is a major expression of love, and they will *always* appreciate it.

Be sure to give Christ the glory by identifying yourself as a Christian. The Lord *loves* to use imperfect vessels for His work, so don't feel unworthy if you are less than a "perfect" Christian. You are *always* authorized to dispense love to other people: ALWAYS!

The gift of listening - The gift of signs of affection - The gift of a note - The gift of laughter - The gift of compliment - The gift of a favor - The gift of leaving alone - The gift of a cheerful disposition - The gift of a game - The gift of prayer.- Author unknown - Sent to me by William W. Waggener III, wwagener@earthlink.net

See more about Personal Ministries at our website at => http://www.loveallpeople.org/mypersonalministries.htmlPRAY FOR PEOPLE, EVEN THOSE WHO MAY HATE YOU AND WISH YOU HARM"But I say unto you, Love your enemies, bless them that curse you, do good to them that hate you, and pray for them which despitefully use you, and persecute you;" - Jesus speaking, Matthew 5:44Here's an example you can follow (from 1998). Clearly the USA did not follow this example.